Disaster Help Available
Disaster assistance has been activated for primary producers in the South Burnett, North Burnett and Gympie regions following last week’s heavy rain and flash floods.
Car Burnt Out In Murgon
Firefighters were called to a car on fire in the early hours of Monday morning in Murgon.
Saints Lock In Grand Final Berth
Ladder leaders Saints secured the first berth in the South Burnett Cricket Association’s senior competition Grand Final with a strong win over second-placed Kingaroy Services on Saturday.
Big Win For Kingaroy At Home
Kingaroy’s Division 2 senior soccer team has started the 2026 season with a big win at home over the Pittsworth Vikings.
MP Calls For Disaster Support
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has called for access to Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to be extended to affected areas in the South and North Burnett.
A Century Of Memories
Current and former Goomeri residents filled the Goomeri Hall Of Memory to overflowing on Saturday to mark the centenary of the Heritage-listed building.
Two Hurt In Rollover
Two people were taken by ambulance to Kingaroy Hospital after a vehicle rolled at Speedwell on Thursday afternoon.
Fill In Disaster Surveys: MP
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington is urging primary producers affected by the recent flooding across the South Burnett to complete the State Government’s Disaster Impact Survey.
Del Shares Her Prize-Winning Recipe
A recipe by Proston Show Society life member Del Blanch has been included in a new cookbook which features prize winners from local shows around Australia.
Two Bodies Located
Police divers were working on Thursday morning to retrieve two bodies found inside a semi-submerged vehicle in Wide Bay Creek, west of Kilkivan.
Missing Tourists’ Car Found
Police searching for two missing tourists in the Kilkivan area have located a vehicle believed to have been used by the couple.
Four Teenagers Charged
Police have charged four teenage boys over recent break-ins and car thefts in Wondai and Kingaroy.
Heavy Rain Postpones Shows
The recent heavy rain has forced the postponement of both the Murgon and Goomeri shows.
Fuel Fears ‘Hit At Critical Time’
AgForce has expressed concerns about the impact the Middle East conflict is having on global fuel and fertiliser supplies, with disruptions already affecting farmers.
Workers Gain Practical Skills
Employees of a large tourism and hospitality business on the Bunya Mountains have received special fire evacuation training tailored specifically to its unique mountain environment.
Watch Out For Mozzies
Darling Downs Health is urging residents to protect themselves against mosquitos following the recent wet weather.
Nanango QCWA Gets A Facelift
Nanango QCWA members are thrilled with the new look of their building in Fitzroy Street, thanks to a Heritage Nanango Community Branch grant.
Flynn MP Backs New Leader
Federal Member for Flynn Colin Boyce has backed the new leader of the National Party, Senator Matthew Canavan.
Fire Destroys Caravan
An elderly man was taken to hospital as a precaution after fire destroyed a caravan in Murgon on Tuesday evening.
Canavan Elected To Lead Nats
Queensland Senator Matt Canavan was elected leader of The Nationals in a Party Room meeting on Wednesday morning, held less than a day after David Littleproud’s shock announcement that he was quitting the role.
